Short Stay Accommodation in County Durham

A friendly, pet-friendly hotel set by the River Wear, just three miles from Durham city centre. Motel-style courtyard rooms with private entrances and free parking right outside your door. Bailey's Restaurant holds an AA rosette and serves seasonal menus with locally sourced food. Great value for visiting Durham, Beamish, or the wider North East.

Durham's flagship riverside hotel, midway through a £5 million refurbishment. Newly upgraded rooms feature king beds, Chromecast TVs, mini fridges, and high-spec bathrooms. Overlooking the River Wear with cathedral views, the hotel has a 15m pool, spa, gym, and Józef's, a locally celebrated restaurant and bar. A four-minute walk from Durham station.

A comfortable, newly refurbished suite with king bed (or twins), sofa bed, dedicated workspace, and Smart TV. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath, and WiFi throughout. Just one mile from the A19, ideal for work trips or exploring the North East.

A historic hotel dating back to the 12th century, reputed to have been Henry VIII's hunting lodge. Recently transformed by a multi-million pound refurbishment, The Manor House now offers luxury rooms, a spa with heated pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, and a newly refurbished restaurant serving locally sourced seasonal menus. Set in the village of West Auckland, just 10 minutes from the A1(M) and Bishop Auckland.

A magnificent 14th-century Grade I listed castle that has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 630 years. Built by Sir Ralph Lumley in 1389, the castle offers 73 individually designed rooms with four-poster beds, elegant drapes, and feature baths. Dine in the Knights Restaurant, enjoy afternoon tea in the courtyard, or experience the famous Elizabethan Banquet. Surrounded by parklands overlooking the River Wear, with Durham County Cricket Ground next door.